Botox Vs Juvederm
The field of cosmetic surgery has exploded in popularity particularly due to instagram and other social media outlets. Wrinkles and fine lines are an inevitable part of the process of aging. This can potentially ruin our self image and esteem. This is especially true when the signs of aging occur prematurely. For fast results, botox vs juvederm treatments can be used quickly and easily to make you look and feel younger.
They can reverse facial aging signs leaving you looking naturally younger and attractive. More and more people are undertaking steps to make themselves look and feel younger. What if there was a treatment to do that in a non permanent way? Well there is with Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm. Below we will explain the differences of Botox Vs Juvederm.
“TAKE BACK YOUR YOUTH WITH THE COSMETIC BENEFITS OF BOTOX AND JUVEDERM” – Marielaina Perrone DDS
Is Juvederm the same as Botox?
No! Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler. It works by reducing the appearance of aging very differently. Juvederm essentially “fills in” wrinkles. This filling in minimizes the appearance of mild to severe wrinkles and folds on the face. The Juvederm formulation also allows it to add volume to different areas of the face as needed, correcting age-related volume loss that many patients experience as they reach middle-age.
Botox injections have very different anti-aging properties. As an active neurotoxin, it can interrupt nerve signals to muscle groups where injected. Botox can reduce the appearance of aging from the inside out, reducing facial wrinkles caused by repetitive facial expressions. This will include crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles.
Botox Cosmetic
Botox (or botox cosmetic) is a safe form of botulinum toxin A. This neurotoxin causes botulism. Botox injections will paralyze the facial muscles in that area temporarily. This will prevent the muscles from creating deep wrinkles, crow’s feet around the eyes, or frown lines. Wrinkles occur in 3 different ways:
-lack of collagen in skin.
-changes at cellular level as we age.
-environmental changes like exposure to the sun.
Botox actually has many uses beyond a cosmetic one. These can include:
-treatment for excessive sweating.
-teeth clenching.
-treatment for overactive bladder.
–treatment for chronic migraine pain.
-Temperomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder.
Botox Injection Before And After
Botox Before And After
How Is A Botox Procedure Completed?
The botox injections are very quick and easy. It can be completed in as little as a few minutes and does not require anesthesia (but can use numbing cream or ice packs to lessen discomfort). An extremely fine needle is used to inject the botox into the specific muscles. There will be slight discomfort from the botox injection.Juvederm
Juvederm is an FDA approved non surgical, minimally invasive dermal filler that is created with a synthetic hyaluronic acid (also called HA). Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is natural to our bodies. This synthetic hyaluronic acid fillers helps keep your skin healthy in a few ways:-Essential nutrients
-Maintaining moisture by hydrating our skin
-Softening our skin
-Volumizing our skin (nasolabial folds and marionette lines)
How Is A Juvederm Procedure Completed?
What Could I Expect from a Procedure?
Juvederm is a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment performed right in our office. Juvederm is an injectable treatment that has the ability to reduce the appearance of unwanted lines and wrinkles. It is able to achieve this by restoring lost natural volume to the skin and lips. Juvederm (also called wrinkle fillers) can also be used as “volumizers,” plumping and lifting cheeks, chins, jawlines, and temples, and filling out thin lips.Who Can Use Juvederm and Botox?
Juvederm and Botox are safe for most people to use, but some people should delay or avoid these esthetic treatments.
- You should avoid all esthetic injectables if you are pregnant or nursing. Safety for these groups has not been established yet.
- The presence of a skin rash or infection in any potential treatment area means you should delay having injectable treatments until your skin heals.
- People with allergies should avoid having injectable treatments.
- Avoid JUVÉDERM if you have a known allergy to gram-positive bacterial proteins.
- If you have an albumin allergy, you should avoid Botox.
Treatment Side Effects
Both of these injectables are minimally invasive treatments with little to no downtime. You should be able to return to work right away and resume most of your everyday activities. However, if you have Juvederm, you do need to avoid the following for the first 24 hours:
- Consumption Of Alcohol
- Exposure to the sun or heat
- Activity that causes you to sweat
- Exercise
Following the above precautions will help to reduce the side effects of the treatment.
Both types of injections can cause minor side effects. These include:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain or discomfort at injection sites
These side effects are typically mild and temporary.
If any side effects occur:
With Botox, they last up to a week.
Juvederm dermal fillers side effects tend to last longer; they may persist for two to four weeks.
Before you begin treatment, it is essential to ask for a complete list of any possible side effects that may develop.
Are Juvederm Dermal Fillers safer than Botox?
Both Juvederm and Botox are FDA-approved. They work to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds on the face. Both are incredibly safe and effective when administered by a well trained, experienced injector. Botox has also been approved for several medical uses.
However, both procedures can have risks with an inexperienced injector. Medical spas or “Botox parties” have become a popular source for cosmetic injectables, offering discounted prices for treatment. These environments often administer treatment without the close oversight of a licensed medical professional. This can lead to severe side effects with both Juvederm and Botox. Severe side effects include allergic reactions, vision impairment, paralysis, and toxicity.
For this reason, we recommend that you only receive Juvederm and Botox injectables from an experienced, certified injector, such as Dr. Marielaina Perrone DDS. Only an expert licensed professional can provide you with the safety and excellent esthetics results that you deserve.
Which is the better choice, Botox or Juvederm?
Both have distinctive anti-aging properties. Botox and Juvederm are tailored best to treat different wrinkle types and esthetic signs of aging.
Can You Use Botox and Juvederm Together?
Botox and Juvederm are often combined to help target both dynamic and static wrinkles. These range from mild to severe wrinkles and folds for optimal rejuvenation of the face. Each can target different face areas to reverse and prevent signs of aging.
Botox is excellent for treating wrinkles, such as:
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crow’s feet
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frown lines
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forehead wrinkles
Juvederm is a perfect choice to reduce wrinkles through volume correction. Juvederm can also help limit volume loss in the cheek areas, under the eyes, and in the lips. It is also an excellent choice to reduce the appearance of deeper facial wrinkles and folds such as:
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nasolabial folds (commonly known as “smile lines”)
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marionette lines (lines under the lips along the chin)
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perioral lines (also known as vertical lip lines or “lipstick lines”)
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lip augmentation
How do you know which injectable treatment is right for you?
When it comes to injectables, it will depend on the patient’s individual needs and esthetic desires. If interested in reducing the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, Botox is the best choice for you. If you are dealing with volume loss in the midface or the lips or have deep folds around the lips and chin, Juvederm may be the ideal choice.
Whatever your current esthetic goals and desires are, Dr. Perrone is here to develop the best-customized treatment protocol for you. Dr. Perrone has the knowledge and artistry necessary to determine a custom treatment plan that will give you the best cosmetic results.
Is there a difference between Juvederm and Restylane?
Juvederm and Restylane are brand names for two different hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Each has several customized hyaluronic acid filler products designed to target different areas of the face and different types of wrinkles. Restylane typically has a slightly lower per-unit price and somewhat lower durability than Juvederm. Both dermal filler lines are excellent at correcting various fine lines, wrinkles, and folds and correcting volume on the midface and lips.
Why choose Dr. Perrone as your injector for Botox or Juvederm injections?
When it comes to maximizing the best cosmetic results for dermal fillers and injectables. Dr. Perrone’s artistry and practice with Botox and Juvederm cosmetic procedure allow her to give each patient a custom-tailored treatment plan that will lead to a natural, esthetic result. Dr. Perrone’s priority is always the safety and satisfaction of her patients, and she will use her gentle touch to ensure that you both look and feel your best!